Job Description

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics
In Residence Faculty Series

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals are recruiting an accomplished and dynamic faculty member with expertise in early life risk factors for obesity, maternal and child health, and the impact of nutritional factors on infectious diseases. Appointment will be made at the Full Professor rank of the In Residence faculty series. Academic rank is commensurate with experience.

The selected candidate will join a major academic medical center and established fellowship training program. This position may have responsibilities at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and would actively contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly qualified individual with a strong background in anthropology and epidemiology, with specific interests in:

• Evaluating early life risk factors for obesity in high-risk populations.
• Investigating maternal exposures during pregnancy and early-life feeding decisions that contribute to obesity risk.
• Understanding the relationship between nutritional factors and the progression of HIV and HHV-8, with a focus on sub-Saharan African populations.
• Conducting research on pediatric undernutrition and its impact on HIV progression.
• Studying the role of telomere length in obesity, stress, and metabolic diseases.
• Assessing the association between changes in stool microbiome and obesity/metabolic diseases.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Anthropology with significant experience in epidemiology.
• Proven track record of research in early childhood obesity, maternal and child health, and nutritional factors affecting infectious diseases.
• Experience with longitudinal cohort studies and translational research.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead research projects, secure grant funding, and mentor trainees.
• Eligibility for appointment as Full Professor.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic medicine.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 . The minimum base salary range for this position is $170,300-$309,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the top biomedical research institutions in the nation. For the 17th year in a row, UCSF garnered the top spot among public institutions in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2023. The Department's clinical enterprise is based at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and at a number of outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing the Department with an unsurpassed opportunity to meet the needs of infants, children, and young adults throughout the Bay Area. For 2024-2025, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals ranked in all 10 children's specialties in U.S. News and World Report. Nestled in a dynamic and unique geography distinguished by unprecedented innovations in technology, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics are able to bring research and industry together to advance health.

Interested candidates can apply online at with a curriculum vitae, statement of contributions to diversity, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

San Francisco, CA

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